The Great Merger Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Great Merger Podcast
We talk with world-changers focused on merging business life with ministry. The gospel of Jesus demands that our lives are influenced in every moment with the realization that we are in this world, but not of this world. It requires that our worship of God extend into every aspect of life, not just an hour on Sunday morning. These are the inspiring stories of those working to live out what they believe, and showing the world in a tangible way that Jesus really does love them!
James and Carine Ruder own L&R Pallet in Denver, Colorado. But they don't just make pallets, they use the business to make a BIG difference in the lives of the people they employ, in the lives of their employee's families, and in the lives of their customers. You have to check out how they are doing things differently to share the Gospel of Jesus in and through the work they do every day.
How to be a good neighbor...whether you are a business, ministry, or an individual. God calls us to do things for His Kingdom and in His way. Listen in as Dave Runyon shares what he is doing to help people and businesses live out the Great Commission!
https://www.artofneighboring.com
The New Year always brings evaluation of our lives, our direction, and thoughts of what is possible for the New Year. Here's the thing. God already has plans for you and promises that you can claim. We believe this year will be a year of blessing in business, ministry, family life, and for His Church. We talk about what the Lord has been showing us for this New Year.
When Andrew Devaney set out to start a missions organization, it wasn't the same kind of organization you're used to hearing about. This one doesn't rely entirely on donations in order to operate. You need to listen in to see how he brings dignity to people in other cultures, sets them up for success, and shares our eternal Hope in Jesus! This is business and ministry like you may have never seen before! https://www.asoneafrica.org
Many of us have had a second chance from someone. The Hornbuckle Foundation is in the business of helping people coming out of addiction prepare to re-enter life with a support system in place to be successul. The Christian life is about second chances. Those of us who are believers have been given a second chance...we should give second chances to others, too. Listen in as we talk about the challenges businesses face as they offer that second chance and what you can do to help mitigate the risks.
Creating a business in DoTerra was not the motivation. But when Shannon jumped into this MLM to make a difference in people's lives...to help them with a variety of health issues they struggle with, she found herself in the middle of a thriving business. She has grown her business simply by focusing on loving people and caring about their lives. Others may grow their businesses with a bottom line focus, but for Shannon the thing that has made the difference, the thing that has built a close-knit team has been love. Jesus has made that difference in her life and she is focused on passing that love on to others.
Steve moved from Christian ministry into the roofing business. He now works to use his business to create ministry opportunities. Steve was in ministry after college. He led many expeditions into the wilderness and helped students connect with God. Now, as he has shifted his focus onto his acquired roofing business, Steve had a passion to help people who were homeless find meaning and purpose in their lives. So, he has utilized his buinsess as a way to be the hands and feet of Jesus and merge the principles of Heaven with life on earth. Listen in as we explore the challenges, hear the stories, and find new ways to incorporate our faith into our work!
The Great Merger - This is the beginning of our conversation. It's not the first conversation to talk about the fusion of business and ministry, but it is our take on it. As we work to implement these principles in our businesses, we also want to see what others are doing in their businesses, workplaces, and ministries.
When you look at your company, do you long for greater purpose and significance? If so, you need to listen in. We begin the deep dive into the merger of business and ministry.
How can we use our roles in the workplace to be a light to the world?!
Church is not a location. It is not an event we go to on Sunday morning. The Church is the body of Jesus Christ. And those of us who are Christians (Christ followers) need to live out the life of Christ each and every day. Our relationship with Jesus ought to permeate absolutely EVERY area of our lives...and since most of our lives are spent working, we need to find ways to live out our faith even in our work!
This is the beginning of the conversation. Many are already working to implement this into their lives. Find out what they are doing and how you can make a significant difference in the world no matter where you are, no matter where you work!